| 1421 |   | COMPREHENSIVE BELGIUM MINT OR USED COLLECTION TO 1987. "Many hundreds of mint and used stamps housed in a large brown album. Mint highlights unless denoted otherwise include 1849 20c used, 1925 75th Anniversary set, 1932 Sanitarium 5fr used, 1948 Monument set, 1949 Welfare set, 1950 Sports set & Souvenir Sheet, 1952 U.P.U. set used, 1951 Monument set, 1951 Elisabeth set, 1952 Basilica Souvenir Sheet, 1952 Portraits set including labels, 1952 Charity set, 1953 Tourism set, 1954 Bruges set, and many later sets, most of the mint is NH, also Parcel Posts used. The condition is mostly F-VF, OG, NH and used. A useful collection." | "Est. 1,200.00-1,600.00" |
| 1422 | | "BELGIUM COLLECTION, 1849/1931." "Extensive collection on pages, numerous better sets and singles with (used unless otherwise noted) 1849 10c-20c (2 used) plus most other 1st types, 1865 1Fr, 1866-67 1c-5c incl. 1c imperf, 1870 8c, 1876 5Fr pale brown, 1893-1900 1c-2Fr cplt., 1911 ""1911"" and ""Charleroi"" Overprints, 1915-20 1c-10Fr, 1918 1c-2Fr Red Cross overprints, 1919 2Fr Albert, 1919 5Fr-10Fr Albert (2), 1925 Anniv., 1928 Orval Abbey used, 1929 10Fr-100Fr, 1929-30 Anti-TB mint and used, 1930 Antwerp S/S, Parcels 1879-1902 used, 1916-20 used, mostly F-VF." | "Est. 1,000.00-1,500.00" |
| 1423 | | "QUALITY USED BELGIUM COLLECTION, 1849-2001." "Many hundreds of different, predominantly used stamps comprising Definitives, Commemoratives, S/Ss, Semi-Postals, Airpost, Special Delivery, Postage Due, Parcel Post, Newspaper stamps, etc., arranged by Michel number and neatly mounted on album pages in a binder, with a small quantity of duplicates in a stockbook; includes (Scott numbers follow) mint OG 15, 56, 59; used 1 (x2), 2 (x2), 13-16, 18-22, 74, 92-102, 172-84, B25-30, B514, B544-6, Q1-6, Q15, and more; generally Fine-VF; neat and clean collection ready for an appreciative collector to expand upon; Viewing worthwhile !" | "Est. 1,000.00-2,000.00" |
| 1424 | | "BELGIUM COLLECTION, 1849/1938." "Mostly used in a Borek album, better sets, singles and S/S throughout, with (used unless otherwise noted) useful 1st types, 1867 10c-1Fr, 1912 1c-5Fr, 1925 Anniv., 1930 Antwerp S/S mint, 1930 Anti-TB, useful ""Back of the Book"" includes 1879-97 Parcel Posts, 1916-20 Parcel Posts; also Ruanda-Urundi incl. German Occupation, mostly F-VF." | "Est. 800.00-1,200.00" |
| 1425 | | "BELGIUM COLLECTION, 1849-1950." "Hundreds of mainly used stamps mounted in a blue loose-leaf album. Includes 1849 10c, 20c (4), 1849-50 20c (2), 1851-54 10c (two pairs & a single), 20c (pair & 4 singles), 40c pair, thin paper 10c-40c, later Leopold issues, 1915-20 to 10fr (2 sets, one on pieces), later issues with duplication, Semi-Postals with 1931 Elisabeth set, 1933 TB set, 1934 Crusader set, some B.O.B. all used, also some mint with 1924 75th Annivesary set, 1939 Semi-Postal sets. Overall mostly F-VF, used with a little mint. Please inspect." | "Est. 800.00-1,200.00" |
| 1426 | / | "BELGIUM COLLECTION, 1849/2002." "Four nicely filled Davo albums, better noted includes (mint unless otherwise noted) useful 1st types used, 1866-67 1c-5c perf used, 1886 2Fr (2 used), 1893 2Fr used, 1905-11 1c-2Fr used, 1912 1c-5Fr used, 1925 Anniversary, mid-1950s-2002 very strong mint (much NH and incl. numerous S/S), semi-postals include 1949 Welfare, 1950 European Games incl. S/S, 1952 Anti-TB, 1953 Youth, 1954 Albert I Anniv., 1954 Anti-TB, 1957 Antarctic S/S NH, 1960 Refugee S/S NH, then very strong and mostly mint NH to 2002; much ""Back of the Book"" with plenty of used Parcel Posts, usual mixed condition in earlies, mostly F-VF." | "Est. 750.00-1,000.00" |
| 1427 | | "BELGIUM COLLECTION, 1849/1940." "Nicely filled set of large-style Yvert or quadrille pages, some better as (used unless otherwise noted) 1849 10c (2), 20c (3), 1855-67 10c-1Fr, 1866-67 2c (2), 5c, 1893 2Fr mint, 1905-11 1c-2Fr mint, 1919 1c-10Fr Albert mint, 1925 Anniv. mint, 1926-27 75c-10Fr mint; Semis 1910-11 Anti-TB mint, 1928 Orval Abbey mint, 1929-30 Anti-TB mint, 1932 Cardinal Mercier mint, 1932 Belgian Soldiers mint, 1932 Anti-TB mint, 1934 Anti-TB mint, etc., generally F-VF." | "Est. 750.00-1,000.00" |
| 1436 | | "CHINA COLLECTION, 1885/1953." "A useful collection of mint and used issues presented on Scott Specialty album pages. Noted includes the small Imperial Dragons (#'s 10-12 & 13-15) complete, Dowagers to 12c, surcharged Dowagers to 10c on 6c, ""Imperial Chinese Post"" & ""Chinese Imperial Post"" issues, Temple of Heaven complete, London & 1st Peking Printings, 25th Anniversary National Post Office complete, 2nd Peking Printing complete, Unification of China complete, Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum complete, Stamp Exhibitions at Nanking & Shanghai complete perf & imperf, Semi-Postals nearly complete (including #B9a souvenir sheet & 1954 Chinese Evacuation {#B14-16} complete), Airmails (including #C54-61 complete), Formosa, Provinces (including Northeastern, Szechwan, & Yunnan), Offices (including Manchuria, & Sinkiang), PRC (including Gate of Heavenly Peace complete, Harvesters with Ox, Inauguration of People's Republic complete, surcharged Sun Yat-sen issues of Northeastern Province complete, Chinese Flag & ""1"" complete, Stalin & Mao complete, etc.), assorted Shanghai, and others. An overall delightful gathering of material, affording a broad scope of potentials, including opportunities for collectors and dealers alike." | "Est. 1,500.00-2,000.00" |
| 1437 | | COLOMBIA DEPARTMENTALS FABULOUS COLLECTION. "A remarkable original collection on a group of album leaves light of day since the '60s, filled with hundreds of predominantly mint stamps with errors mounted on the side of the album pages. Highlights include Antioquia 1882 10cts violet 'liberty' (#34) used with violet pen cancel, 1885 5cts green 'liberty' mint (#38), the 1886 transfer of 50cts in stone of 10cts error (#58a) in unused pair with normal 10cts, similarly the 1890 transfer of 20cts in stone of 50cts in unused corner marginal block of four se-tenant with normal stamps (#79a) etc. Then excellent provisionals inc. 1890 5cts black on orange (#85) in unused horizontal corner marginal pair imperf between (not listed in Scott), the 1896 series complete mint (#97/116) with the top values signed by Senf, as well as a highly unusual imperf between used pair of the 5cts green, also not listed in Scott. There is much more in the Antioquia alone to investigate with further pairs imperf between, se-tenant errors, back of the book inc. 1899 2½cts dull blue and 10cts dark lilac registration stamps in imperf pairs mint. Bolivar follows with 1866 10cts red used pair (#2), Boyaca, Cundinamarca highly complete inc. provisionals and 1884 5cts blue beautiful mint corner block of four with one tete-beche (#11a), Santander too with errors, Tolima inc. #1 with error 'eorreos' for 'correos' not listed in Scott, plus locals also outside the catalog for Medellin City and Manizales with errors inc. Manizales ½ct red block of four unused showing two tete-beche pairs, etc. A wonderful and collector's collection that has been undisturbed for years. Inspection recommended." | "Est. 2,800.00-3,250.00" |
| 1438 | | COLOMBIA - ANTIOQUIA STATE INTERESTING COLLECTION. "A specialised collection with much reference material, clearly set out differentiating different types, from the first issues of 1868 - the 2 1/2cts blue 'coat of arms' onwards. The first page sets the pace with reprints from 'defaced designs' inc. a block of 4 unused, accompanied by an Oswald Schroeder forgery, etc. Then the 1868 issues continue with genuine #2 with 4 large margins with superb manuscript cancel, (cat: $575, only 2016 copies printed), accompanied by various forgeries and an important signed Sperati in proof sheet format. Further issues from 1868, this time with the 10cts lilac inc. multiples forgeries, etc. ending with the 1 peso red with a really fabulous #4 with light blue oval cancel, genuine with 4 ample margins (cat: $750, only 504 copies printed). This is also followed by forgeries inc. multiple. A good showing of the 1869 issues with a mint block of 4 #5 and various other genuine singles, further studies of reference copies, with page after page, denomination by denomination researched into these imperf, with multiples. Also accompanied with occasional literature/articles strategically placed, as appropriate in the collection for further study. There are also dozens of imperfs from the 1869 issues to research. The collection continues with the 1873 imperfs with a similar pattern of genuine followed by reference copies, leading to the 1873, 5 pesos high value through to the 1875/1885 imperfs with much exciting material here. Further issues 1878/1885 with some Medellin blue oval cancels and small town manuscript cancels, etc. The imperfs continue on with the 1886 types virtually all genuine inc. more Medellin issues, on to the perforated issues of 1889/1890 with genuine rose, blue, yellow and green papers, etc. as well as a study of different denominations on incorrect color papers. Then the 1892 'Eagle and shield' issues mostly genuine and similarly with the 1899 Cordoba issues inc. imperfs and part-perfs, etc. Also a study of UPU registration issues again with some scarce material and turn of the century 1902 issues to the 5 pesos. Inspection a pleasure for the specialist." | "Est. 2,000.00-3,000.00" |
| 1439 | | COLOMBIA COLLECTION WITH STRENGTH IN CLASSICS. "A serious collection with thousands of stamps, mint and used, as well as some postal history, representing a last minute entry with a 'must-sell' instruction. This is all housed in one thick album, bulging from the departmentals onwards starting with a broad range of Antioquia, Bolivar looking very impressive from the first imperfs onwards, then a good range of Cundinamaraca, again with lots of interesting material, followed by Tolima, etc. Then Colombia proper with several dozen imperfs and a wide range of cancels and the perforated 19th century also very strong, with page after page full of material with no doubt tremendous potential here as well. This leads onto 20th century which also has postal history and some Scadta issues as well as back of the book, etc. The collection then starts in classics again with material that was waiting to be incorporated into the main collection. A very nice solid collection with thousands of stamps, please inspect." | "Est. 2,000.00-2,500.00" |
| 1440 |  | COLOMBIA COLLECTION INCLUDING POSTAL HISTORY. "Collection of many hundreds of stamps, mint and used, on old pages housed in an album and folder representing auction lots bought in 1966 and 1967, with much 19th century including Colombia and the Departments. Includes studies of the 1870s and '80s 'Liberty Heads' and other imperfs, attractive imperf telegraph stamps of the same period, right through to Civil War issues of Cartagena and Barranquilla etc. One of the best parts of the collection is the airposts, with old maps, 1921 and 1923/28 series complete used (#C25/35, C38/C50) with the good 5 pesos signed, followed by a range of the SCADTA consular overprints including postal history. For example a very attractive cover bearing #CLGB51 and #CLGB52 along with the regular postage 1ct red of 1924/25, plus a fantastic combinations cover with US 2cts carmine Washington pair alongside #CLEU54 and a striking green and white 'from Barranquilla via Columbian Air Mail' label. Also 1934 'Cartagena' surcharges on covers, etc." | Est. 700.00-900.00 |
| 1443 | / | "EXTENSIVE CUBA COLLECTION, 1855-1958." "Lovely intermediate collection of hundreds of mint OG issues housed in 2 slipcased, hingeless Edifil albums, 2 stockbooks, and a binder, comprising Definitives, incl. Puerto Principe surcharged issues (x20), unissued stamps, and Specimens (x15), Booklet Panes, Commemoratives, S/Ss, Airpost, Postage Dues, Newspaper, Postal Tax, Telegraph, Post Office Seals; very strong coverage from 1899 onward, incl. mint OG (NH noted) 1, 22, 35-7, 38-41, 57, 62, 77, 121 (2001 Estudio 20 cert), 156-75, 224a, 253v//62v set of 8 imperf pairs NH, unauthorized 1917 Camaguey ovpts., 254a, 264 complete booklet of 2 and 4 panes (one each), 275a NH, 284-93 NH, unissued Pan-American Columbian Society issues, 1936 Matanzas imperfs, 1951 1c-25c Guiteras regular and airmail green Trial Color pairs, C16a (2003 PF cert), C33v ACNU ovpt., C49a-b NH (also used), C75-8 NH, C136-46 NH, C185-91 blocks NH, E1 NH, E3 NH, E26-7 blocks NH, J1-4 NH (except 10c), scarce 1916 Telegraph set NH (Yvert 95-101; 2000 Estudio 20 cert); unused 3, 7 (2001 PF cert), 15 (2002 PF cert), 46, 49, 83, 89, 185, E5v imperf vertical pair, 17 different pieces of 1899-1910 postal stationery; 1939 Rocket Mail covers (x3); and a single page of used ""Antillas"" issues displaying various cancels, incl. 1860 surcharged stamp (15), and more; typical centering and occasional gum toning or small fault amongst the classics; generally fresh Fine-VF; a nice, diversified, quality collection of this increasingly popular country, replete with good NH sets and elusive items; Viewing will prove worthwhile !" | "Est. 5,000.00-7,500.00" |
| 1444 | | CUBA OVERPRINT COLLECTION 1902-64. "Mounted on exhibition pages starting with a very specialized presentation of the first issue of the Republic #232, including double, inverted and sideways overprints in pairs and blocks with some duplication on a stockpage (not expertized), continuing with the 1939 Experimental Rocket Flight overprint in mint and used blocks, pairs and singles, also includes a few overprints on cover, a very unusual offering." | "Est. 1,500.00-2,000.00" |
| 1445 | | TEMPTING MOSTLY SPANISH ERA CUBA ACCUMULATION. "A few hundred stamps in small stock cards and glassines as well as a binder of over 100 philatelic covers, souvenir sheets and Cinderellaís. The main value is in the Spanish period with many mid-range singles and blocks with a number of pleasant surprises awaiting the careful viewer as well as better including mint 1864 ¼r block of 4 and ½r block of 12, 1870 5c blue and 40c rose, 1879 10c orange and 1883 type e overprint on 20c red brown. Some minor faults noted but overall fine to very fine the number of stamps from this period. Careful viewing will be rewarded." | "Est. 800.00-1,000.00" |
| 1446 | P | CZECHOSLOVAKIA: OUTSTANDING 1920S 'AGRICULTURE AND SCIENCE' PROOFS COLLECTION. "A great collector's collection of approximately 500 items, housed on a thick stack of album leaves from the specialized holding of 1920s Czechoslovakia, formed over a lifetime. Many if not all of the stages in the production of the 'Agriculture and Science' high values are represented, with very scarce items present, all extensively researched and written-up. The collection starts with a couple of magnificent showpiece, a negative impression die proof on smooth ungummed yellowish paper and a large composite proof in red, showing five impressions of four different denominations, then launches into the neotype prints which run for several pages, including issues in red, blue, green and violet on gummed stamp paper, broken composites and excellent complete composites, this time of the four values in lilac brown, olive brown and orange red, all on gummed stamp paper. Then follow exhaustive studies of black-prints on white and yellowish paper, perf black-prints with many varieties, color trials on rough paper, extensive shade ranges of the 500h and 600h in their issued colors on yellowish ungummed paper inc. dark violet (signed Gilbert and Karasek) and blocks of four (signed Mrnak), as well as interesting perforated proofs of the same. These lead on to an impressive array of paper shades inc. red, pink (with a page of highly unusual perf examples), blue, green, etc., followed by examples on carton paper, chalk paper, yet more fabulous composite proofs in red, green and blue. Then a stunning range of color trials on gummed chalk paper running for several pages with many signed by the experts, even perf 13¾x13½ examples of a 100h deep pink, 400h bright green and 300h greenish blue, each on gummed paper. The collection continues with severe printing errors including many in multiple format, several final state profos of the 200h violet, each signed Gilbert or Mrnak, the 1920 complete set of six final state proofs, all signed Gilbert and much more. There is so much here and this represents a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire material hardly ever seen on the market today. One of the best collections of Czechoslovakia we have ever offered." (Photo) | "Est. 15,000.00-18,000.00" |
| 1447 | P | CZECHOSLOVAKIA: EXTRAORDINARY EXHIBITION COLLECTION OF PROOFS OF THE 1920 THOMAS MASARYK ISSUES. "A phenomenal collection of material from the production of the Masaryk high values of 1920, beautifully displayed on quadrille leaves in a thick stack from the estate of a lifelong Czechoslovakia collector. There are well over 500 items here, all accompanied by scholarly write-up on the different gummed and ungummed papers, the different printing methods, essays, composites, neotypes, etc, organized throughout by the intended denominations. The collection begins with the 50h with highlights including two extraordinary large format essays by Max Svabinsky on white and bleu papers produced as an aid for the printers, die proofs in red and violet brown on large pieces of paper, followed by page after page of permutations of the small format proofs in many colors with detailed studies on the blue shades particularly of the issued 125h including perforated examples, through to high quality proofs on white gummed paper in spectacular colors, many signed by Sperling and Ekstein. Then follows an important section on the 125h starting off with proofs in black and blue with blank value tablets inc. single signed Wallner and block of four in blue, denominated black-prints in negative, rare color trials inc. two in red on carton paper, plus an imperf in olive green and perf dark blue green, both signed Wallner. Then there are wonderful pages of color trials on gummed paper, series on different colored papers, etc. There is similar depth on the 500h with probably the best being an example on light gray gummed paper signed Karasek and a small format copy in brown on rough paper signed Karasek and Benes! The 1000h material includes scarce neotype prints and page after page of color trials and paper varieties, including a block of six in black on brown ungummed paper showing three different plate varieties, as well as fascinating studies of the plate varieties on the regular black-prints. The unissued 1200h and 2000h denominations are mainly represented here by a stunning range of neotype prints, the 1200h inc. single in brown, signed Gilbert and Fischmeister, as well as a block of four in yellow. Then the 2000h including a blue copy with pre-printing paper fold, perf copy in violet, red imperf again signed Gilbert and Fischmeister etc. Also highly unusual neotypes of the 2000h with the corners blank color, leading on to scarce proofs on gummed paper including a single in violet, signed Ekstein, etc. This great collection is the product of a lifetime's research, it is unquestionably one of the best collections of this scarce material we have seen. This represents an opportunity hardly ever available, viewing highly recommended." (Photo) | "Est. 10,000.00-20,000.00" |
| 1448 | | CZECHOSLOVAKIA: 1920 THOMAS MASARYK 125H BLUE WORLD-CLASS SPECIALISED COLLECTION. "A fascinating section from one of the best collections of Czechoslovakia ever assembled, mounted on quadrille leaves with an extensive write-up. You will be hard pressed to find an 'ordinary' item here, the collection being a very impressive array of varieties, shades, errors etc, with many signed by the experts. The collection begins with the normal gray blue shade with two pages of mint imperfs showing both types I and II with many signed Gilbert, Wallner and Ekstein including a pair, followed by a remarkable series of three pages of mostly commercially used imperfs including one showing the short foot of '2' constant plate variety. Then the perf gray blue issue (#61) with further short foot of '2' varieties with no less than eleven used examples, as well as a wonderful page of several mint including a never hinged example in block of six with excellent centering, unusual for this issue. The collection continues with an even more extensive study of the much scarcer ultramarine shade (#61a) starting with a page of ten mint stamps, each signed by Gilbert, Karasek, Mrnak and others, showing eight different listed constant plate varieties, followed by three pages with a further twenty different constant plate varieties, again many signed, with scarce items such as plate error #24 and #180 together in mint pair, signed Gilbert and Karasek. Next comes detailed studies of the different formats, papers inc. three on yellowish paper (all signed), four on horizontally laid paper (all signed), four on thin paper (all signed) and two on thick paper inc. yellowish thick paper (signed Karasek), followed by an excellent range of at least half a dozen different shades on more than twenty stamps, each one signed. The collection continues with printing flaws and many further plate errors inc. #78 signed four times and other extremely unusual material. This collection represents part of a lifetime's work by a passionate collector of Czechoslovakia. Inspection highly recommended." | "Est. 5,000.00-7,500.00" |
| 1449 | P | CZECHOSLOVAKIA: 1920S 'CARRIER-PIGEON' PROOFS COLLECTION. "A delightful and highly detailed collection of proofs of the 'carrier pigeon' design of the 1920s, approaching 300 items housed on album pages with an extensive write-up by a collector dedicated of these few years of Czech philately. Firstly there is a range of material on the more detailed unadopted design, with stars around the pigeon and shaded numerals of value. This includes scarce large format proofs of a 2h value imperf in violet and dark blue, as well as perf in orange brown (signed Ekstein), followed by small format perf copies of 5h, 10h and 15h denominations and imperfs of the same, again in different colors including a composite pair and strip of three. Then the less complex adopted design with plain background and unshaded numerals, with a comprehensive run of the different paper types and shades, etc. These include a 10h red orange (signed Gilbert and Karasek), lilac proofs of 5h, 10 and 15h values on gummed stamp paper, black-prints including errors and a methodical series of color trials on different shades of ungummed paper. There are also some scarce perf proofs and trials present, mostly if not all perf 14, including 15h blue on yellowish gummed paper, 20h blue, 20h violet, 10h green on yellowish paper, 10h olive pair on yellowish paper, 20h orange pair on yellowish paper, 10h green on deep pink paper, etc. A wonderful collection of these scarce issues which would be very difficult to replace today. An excellent opportunity, please take time for a careful viewing, much more here than described." (Photo) | "Est. 5,000.00-7,500.00" |
| 1450 | | CZECHOSLOVAKIA: 1920S 'AGRICULTURE AND SCIENCE' ISSUES SPECIALISED STAMP COLLECTION. "An exceptional series of studies of the 'Agriculture and Science' high values of 1920 with close to 100 stamps, mounted and written-up on quadrille leaves, with every item representing a scarce variety or error. It would be very difficult to know where to start were the collection not presented so methodically, with striking printing errors, fabulous imperf between multiples, even shade studies on the scarce perf varieties on the 500h and 600h! We note in particular a corner block of four of the 100h green with printing fold causing most of the corner stamp to be printed on the gummed side and parts of two more stamps missing. Then two vertical strips of three of the 100h each imperf horizontally and other perf errors inc. extra perfs through the middle of a copy, signed Karasek. Blind prints again on multiples of the 200h violet and even on an example used on piece, followed by 200h faint printings, including single signed Gilbert and block of four signed Karasek amongst 16 examples all centered low implying very few produced. Then perforation errors again, including two vertical pairs between. These lead on to the 500h green with an impressive showing of paper folds and offsets, followed by no less than four pages of varieties on the perf 13¾x13½ 500h and 600h (#80a and #81a) with 14 of the 500h and 7 of the 600h, all mint. This excellent section includes distinct shades and paper varieties inc. 500h olive green block of four and many signed by the experts. The collection continues with varieties on the 600h including mint vertical pair imperf between, signed Gilbert. There is much more here than described in this remarkable collection, from the estate of a lifelong Czechoslovakia specialist, inspection highly recommended for a most enjoyable viewing." | "Est. 5,000.00-7,500.00" |
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